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Dear
Friends,
The situation with flights to Paraguay changes daily! It now seems
possible that the flight on August 4th will not be operating, so it may
mean that the rest of the volunteers cannot come to assist us in the
projects. Please cover it all in prayer, so that whatever happens God
helps us to move forward in the best way possible.
We praise the Lord for the way he enabled the 23 volunteers in July to
not only arrive safely (if 10 hours late!), get possession of the
luggage only 3 days late (when others had to wait two weeks!) and also
return safely to their country on the original date, due to the last
minute intervention of the CAA!! Please keep praying! With our love
and greetings,
John and Judie.
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PRAYER CALENDAR - Iglesia Anglicana Paraguaya - August
2006
John 14:6 “ Jesus answered, “I am the way, the truth and the
life….”
1
Today is the
2nd anniversary of the Ycua Balaños supermarket fire in
Asuncion. Pray for all those who were affected as they remake their lives &
for the judicial proceedings now underway. The burnt-out shell remains as it
was 2 years ago, now daubed with slogans like “Never forget – never forgive” &
accusing the owners & municipal leaders of their negligence & responsibility.
2
Due to the
bankruptcy of the Brazilian Airline Varig, one group of volunteers has
had to cancel their participation this year. Others are able to delay arrival by
a week & come in on Saturday 5th. Pray for Phil Grainger
& the group going to La Patria in the Chaco, and for the other
four volunteers who will now participate in various activities in Asuncion.
3
Give thanks
for the enthusiasm & hard work of David Oritt & the team from Northern
Ireland, who commenced the work in Emboscada last month & pray that
the first stage of the retreat centre there can still continue with local help.
Pray for David’s mother currently in hospital.
4
Give thanks
too for the team of volunteers who worked in Concepcion last month,
constructing an indigenous hostel & a caretaker’s house. Pray for the finishing
of this project & for the work amongst children already established there in
Barrio Inmaculada.
5
Pray for the
service in Zeballos Cue tomorrow as they remember in prayer the many
people in their area who lost family members in the supermarket fire. For
Paolo & Ramon as they lead & preach & for the church council & congregation
as they reach out to the bereaved. Pray for Alberto & Ester Romero &
the family, as God guides them into the next stage after Alberto’s
resignation as pastor of the church. For God’s wisdom & overruling in all
decisions.
6
Pray for the
two babies who have recently arrived at the Esperanza Foster Home & for
those who have been already adopted into new families. For Murray & Penny
in their oversight, & for Juana, Carmen & Gloria in the daily routine &
care of the babies.
7
Pray for the
ongoing ministry to needy children though the San Andres congregation &
give thanks for the Irish volunteers who assisted in a children’s club
for them during the school holidays. For the building up of a team to work
alongside pastor Agustin & Teresa.
8
Pray for
Chris & Alison Hawksbee, & for Chris’ regular visits to the
indigenous communities in the Chaco. Pray for steady advance in the use
of their land to generate both food & income. Pray for rain. Although we
are in the dry winter season the temperatures are still very high, the earth is
parched after several months of drought & the water cisterns (aljibes) are
empty.
9
Pray for
God’s peace & strength for the staff & pupils of St. Andrew’s & the
Annexe Schools as Primary & Secondary exams start this week. Also for
their health - there are several of the staff, or members of their
family, who have had surgery or are undergoing long term treatment.
10
There were
two pupils at the Annexe School recently diagnosed with TB, which
is a serious, ongoing problem in Paraguay. Pray for these children &
for those indigenous patients who are under treatment, that they may all
regularly continue their course & be fully restored to health.
11
Continue to
pray for safety for the volunteers who are working in La Patria, Chaco.
For pastor Robert & the 3 deacons, Agripino, Niño Pepe & Mario
& those who assist them in the congregations there. For bishop Andres as
he visits and gives in service training.
12
Give thanks
for those who regularly attend the Sunday evening service at San Andres.
Pray for Patrick & Rosie & the team ministering alongside them there &
for a steady growth in participation from young people contacted though EJE.
13
Pray for the
congregation in Luque & the outreach amongst children & family members in
San Lorenzo. For guidance over the right plot of land to develop the
work there. Give thanks for more church members willing to dedicate time to the
children’s ministry.
14
Pray for
Tim Curtis & his team of translators & their families. Give thanks for the
work done, despite the high temperatures even during the winter months. Pray for
more Enxet speaking people in La Herencia able to check over the
texts already produced by the team.
15
Pray for
tomorrow’s celebrations for Children’s Day in St. Andrew’s School
& for the final year class as they prepare to leave St. Andrew’s in
December & continue at university. For a deep work of God’s Spirit in them
during these last few months.
16
Pray for all
the preparations for the Centenary celebration in Makxawaya in
September. For sufficient funding to produce David Powell’s book on
the history of the Chaco church & to repair parts of the building. For
pastor Juan & assistant Romualdo & their families.
17
Pray for
God’s guidance for the diocese of Northen Argentina as they seek to
appoint new Episcopal leadership. For the nominating
group & the selection process.
18
Pray for the
many activities in all the churches tomorrow celebrating Children’s Day.
For God’s blessing on all who devote time & energy to minister amongst children
& young people & for sufficient funds to maintain the work. For the toy library
& meal in Zeballos Cue tomorrow.
19
Pray for
Ed & Mari Brice as they make new plans to extend visits to the Chaco.
Give thanks for the new vehicle generously provided by churches in the
UK, which makes this possible. Pray for Mari’s visit to Karanda
this month with Lina & Alejandra, to do workshops for the women in
sewing & cooking. For protection in travel.
20
Pray for
pastors Cefe & Luis & lay leaders working in the Roque Alonso,
Remansito & Mirador congregations -for Babs & her team working with
young people & Marina & her team with children. For a deeper awareness of
how the Holy Spirit can challenge & transform our cultural heritage. For God’s
provision to enable better fencing & security for the church site.
21
Pray for
Stephen & Eileen Trew & family, giving thanks for their ministry in St.
Andrew’s School & in the English speaking congregation, together with
Murray & Penny. Pray for the plans for outreach in St. Andrew’s
church & new contacts in the English speaking community.
22
Give thanks
for Beryl Baker’s long medical ministry in the Chaco. Pray for her
as she has eye surgery this week in Asuncion for bilateral cataracts & as they
insert inter-ocular lenses. Give thanks for Helen Clemence’s support
recently & pray for more volunteers to assist Beryl.
23
Pray for
sufficient English staff for St. Andrew’s School next year, both
in Primary & Secondary departments. For strength & vision for Head Teacher
Gwen Carlisle, Deputy Head Mags Southern & the Senior Management
team. Pray for SAMS MP’s Linn Tedman, Murray Metcalfe, Babs Owen,
Andy & Jo Persson, Samantha Lee, Rosie Butler, Sharon McCririe, Stephen & Eileen
Trew, giving thanks for their dedicated & loving service.
24
Pray for
wisdom & strength for bishops John & Andres in their very busy & varied
ministry & for God’s continued guidance over the appointment of a future
diocesan bishop as John & Judie look ahead to retirement towards the
end of next year. For God’s wisdom for the present Diocesan Executive Committee
& for the Nominating Committee to be elected later by Synod.
25
Give thanks
for the tremendous blessings experienced in each EMA weekend. Pray for
Tony & Chris & the team this weekend as many couples take part in
EMA. Also for the World Day of Prayer preparatory retreat
taking place in Paraguay with delegates coming from many South American
countries. The service next March has been prepared by Christian women in
Paraguay.
26
Give thanks
for the vision & dedication of students & staff at FEISA & pray for the
teaching practices, often done in very run down state schools. Pray for the
support they give to indigenous teachers & mothers in the Chaco training
them to teach their preschool children. Pray for Caroline Gilmour White
in her vital role within FEISA & in a diocesan sphere.
27
Pay for the
congregation in Rio Verde, Chaco. For pastor Teodoro from Palo
Blanco, Doña Bety & Genaro & for guidance over the move of the church
building. For God’ protection over them & all those at the nearby Anglican
Centre. For the provision of electricity in the area, one of the few parts
of the nation still without electrical energy.
28
Pray for the
indigenous church leaders in El Estribo & for wisdom for bishops John,
Andres & for Ed Brice over the extension of in service training in the
Chaco. For sufficient funds to cover the costs of theological training.
29
Pray for the
indigenous community of Monte Alto, near to Makxawaya. Give
thanks for recent visits & pray for good Christian leadership there. Also for
the community of Las Palmeras & church leader Antonio Simon. For
the gospel message to spread further into the more isolated villages & for
resources to enable the indigenous pastors to visit more widely.
30
Pray for the
team in Concepcion as they minister both in the city & in the outlying
towns in San Juan, Yvapobo, Tacuati, Santa Elisa, Nueva Mestre & Km 16.
Give thanks for young couples taking more responsibility in leadership & pray
for adequate work for them in the city. For the youth outreach on Saturday
evenings in “El Puente” & the Sunday evening service. For Alison as she
continues to adapt back to life in Northern Ireland.
31
Give thanks
for the group of mainly young people who form the nucleus of the congregation in
Formosa. Pray for a deepening commitment to the Lord, & also for the
provision of the right sort of work for them in that marginalized city of N.
Argentina. For Hector, Pochi & Miguel & for pastor Agustin as he
regularly visits from Asuncion.